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Please Go to the Classes Page on this website to sign up for classes.
Don’t Forget that the show
is at the Helena Sports
Complex
and NOT at the Bead Biz
The Store will be closed
Saturday and Sunday.
We will have store
merchandise down at
the show.
All Classes will be at the
show and not at the
Bead Biz
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Directions to the Show are:
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Take the Helena exit (Morgan Road) and go
South East (McDonalds will be on your right).
This is Morgan Road/county road 52. Follow 52
into Helena. Turn left at the intersection of
SR-261 (Zaxby’s will be on your right as
you turn.) Follow 261 into downtown Helena.
Go over 2 sets of railroad tracks. The Community
Center is on Ruffin Road the first left after the
second set of railroad tracks.
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| From I-65 |
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Take the Valleydale exit, exit to the right toward
Hwy 31. Continue straight on Valleydale crossing
Hwy 31. After crossing 31 Valleydale becomes
SR-261. Following SR-261, you will come to a
rock quarry. One half mile after the rock quarry,
turn onto Ruffin Road. It will be on your right.
This is a new road to the ballfields. If you cross
the railroad tracks you have gone too far.
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address is:
Ruffin Road Helena Al 35080
Remember when you sign up for a class a
50% non-refundable deposit required
for all classes with a 24 hour notice
required for cancellation.
You must call the store to sign up
205-621-2426Or use our easy on-line Sign Up at
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BEADAPALOOZA CLASS
Pewter Casting Charms
March 14th 9-4pm
Guest teacher: David Johnson
of Glass Onion Studios,
Appleton Wisconsin.
Students will learn how to carve
molds and cast pewter charms.
In this class you will create 2 plaster
molds an make 2 charms.
Students should bring small metal
files, carving tools (dental picks),
pencils, paper, and small design
ideas. All other supplies are
included in the class.
Sign up for this class and you
can come and shop at the
Beadapalooza Preview Party
Friday night March 12th from
7-9pm
This is a beginner class 6
hour long class with a 1 hour
break for lunch or shopping.
Class is taught by David
Johnson of Glass Onion
Studios, Appleton Wisconsin.
Call the store to sign up
205-621-2426
or go to the link below to
sign up on line
http://www.thebeadbiz.com/
product/pewter-casting-charms
-march-13th-9-4pm/
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BEADAPALOOZA CLASS
Heart on a String Necklace
March 14th 9am-4pmGuest Teacher Cristie Prince
from Atlanta
Class Taught by Cristie
Prince of Glassyjewels.com
in Atlanta
Heart on a String pendant
necklace features an open,
freeform heart that is
constructed of tubular
Herringbone stitch and
richly embellished with
tiny cup chain, pearls and
crystal. The neckstrap
portion is also tubular
Herringbone incorporating
large, single stones and
a new accent technique,
as shown on either side
of the white crystal rondelle
in the necklace photo. This
is a six-hour workshop in
which all techniques will be
taught and demonstrated.
Most students will not
complete the entire design
during the class time.
Kits will be available for
purchase the day of the
class in 3 color choices:
Silver, Gold(cranberry luster
as shown in picture) or Pink.
Price of kits are $55.00
Sign up for this class and you can come and shop at the Beadapalooza Preview
Party Friday night March
12th from 7-9pm
Prerequisites
This is a 6 hour workshop
Experience working with
seed beads, needle
and thread. There will be a
1 hour break for lunch and
or shopping
Intermediate to advanced
class
Must know Tubular
Herringbone
Techniques used
Herringbone and Herringbone Embellishment
Need to bring
8lb. Fireline
Size 10 Beading Needle
Scissors
Beading Surface
Task Light
Magnification, if needed
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BEADAPALOOZA CLASS
Make Your Own Chains
and Beaded Chains
with guest teacher
Melody McDuffeeMarch 14th 10-1pm
Beginner
In this class learn how to make
your own chains and links.
Learn to make simple beaded
beads using rosary bead techniques.
This is a perfect beginner
introduction to wire class
Wire and assorted beads
are included.
This is a Beginner to intermediate
class
Bring you own wire working
tools, chasing hammer and
bench block
Sign up for a Beadapalooza
Class you can come to to the
Preview Party on Friday
night March 12th from
7pm-9pm
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BEADAPALOOZA
CLASS
Spiral Sided Bezel
Ring Class
With guest teacher
Melody McDuffee
March 14th 2-5pm
Students will make a one-of-a-kind
ring while learning to create a
versatile bezel that can function
as a decorative spacer bar, a ring
head, a pin, a pendant, or earring
drops.
Wire is included.
A choice of Druzys will be available
for purchase the day of the class
or bring your own.
This is a Intermediate to advanced
wire class
Sign up for a Beadapalooza
Class you can come to to the
Preview Party on Friday night
March 12th from 7pm-9pm
Call the store to sign up
205-621-2426
Or go on line and sign up at
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BEADAPALOOZA CLASSShibori Filigree PendantGuest teacher
Anne Recotta
of Soulshine Studio
in Corning NY
March 14th 2-5pm
This project is too sweet! You
will learn to work with small pieces
of Shibori Ribbon and embellish
with beads.
Beaded Embroidery Technique
with thread and needle will be
taught
This is a class for all levels of
beading.
Most will finish in class
Teacher: Ann Recotta from
Soulshine Studios Corning,
New York
Sign up for this class
and you can come and
shop at the Beadapalooza
Preview Party Friday night
March 12th from 7-9pm
This class is a 3 hour long class
for the beginner to the advanced.
Filigree kits for the class will be
$35.00. Various colors will be
available.
Students may want to bring:
Task Light
Bead Mat
Scissors
Magnification if needed.
Needles and Thread or fireline
Call the store for sign up
205-621-2426
Or go to the link below to
sign up on line
http://www.thebeadbiz.com
/product/shibori-filigree-
pendant-march-13th-2-5pm/
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BEADAPALOOZA
CLASS
Just Screwin Around
With Guest teacher
Cristie Prince from
Atlanta Ga
March 15th 9am-4pm
$50.00
Class Taught by
Cristie Prince
of Glassyjewels.com
in Atlanta
The Just Screwin’ Around
torq style cuff bracelet features
a Cellini spiral embellished
with tiny pearls and cup chain
around a flexible metal armature
that allows the piece to be curved
and positioned to hold its shape.
One end features a crystal
chessboard cabochon Swarovski
disc and the other end is a spike
bead, and when combined with
the undulating texture of the
Cellini spiral, the look suggests
a hardware screw. This is a 6
hour workshop with an hour
break for lunch in which
all techniques will be taught
and demonstrated. Most students
will not complete the entire
project in class.
Kit available in the two colors
shown for $70.00 due the day
of the class
Sign up for this class and you
can come and shop at the
Beadapalooza Preview Party
Friday night
March 12th from 7-9pm
Kits will be available for
purchase the day of the
class in 2 colors shown for
$70.00.
Prerequisites:
This is a 6 hour workshop
Experience working with
seed beads, needle
and thread. There will be
a 1 hour break for lunch
and or shopping
Intermediate to advanced
class
Must know Peyote stitch
and Right Angle Weave
Techniques used
Cellini Spiral Stitch
Peyote Stitch
Right Angle Weave
Need to bring
4 lb. Fireline
Size 12 Beading Needle
Scissors
Beading Surface
Drinking straw to help start
Cellini tube
Task Light
Magnification, if needed
Call the store for sign up
205-621-2426
or click below to sign up
on line
http://www.thebeadbiz.com
/product/just-screwin-around
-march-14th-9am-4pm/
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BEADAPALOOZA
CLASS
Shibori Luna Cuff
Bracelet
March 15th 9am-4pmGuest teacher
Anne Recotta
from Soulshine studio
in Corning NY
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BEADAPALOOZA
CLASSPogo Stick NecklaceMarch 15th 10-1pm
Guest teacher
Debbie Austin-Johnson
of Glass Onion Studios,
Appleton, Wisconsin
Student will create a unique
necklace using components
that can be used in many other
jewelry forms.
Class fee includes some of the
hardware.
Students should bring a variety
of beads, seed beads, wire in a
few sizes (22 and 20 gauge in
silver color). Bring chain nose
pliers, side cutter, round nose
pliers, chasing hammer and a
bench block.
Sign up for this class and you
can come and shop at the
Beadapalooza Preview Party
Friday night
March 12th from 7-9pm
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BEADAPOLOOZA
CLASS
Upcycled Earrings
March 15th 2-5pmGuest teacher is
Debbie Austin-Johnson
of Glass Onion Studios,
Appleton Wisconsin
Students will create 3 pair of
earrings using unusual and
recycled metals.
Class fee includes all materials
Students should bring a side
cutter, chain nose plier, round
nose plier, small tin snips or
sharp scissors, tiny screwdriver,
chasing hammer, bench block,
sharpie, ruler and small
metal files.
Sign up for this class and you
can come and shop at the
Beadapalooza Preview Party
Friday night March 12th from
7-9pm
This is a Beginner class
Class is taught by
Debbie Austin-Johnson
of Glass Onion Studios,
Appleton Wisconsin
Many of the tools needed
for this class can be bought
at the Bead Biz
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BEADAPOLOOZA
CLASSBezeling Nature
with Wire
March 15th
1-5pm
Guest Teacher
Melody McDuffee
A lazy wire bezel can turn
the simplest object into
and lovely piece of jewelry.
Using Nature items caught
in a net, becomes a necklace
pendant fit for a mermaid…
or a princess.
We will have a variety of
Nature items for sale in
the class to choose from
or bring your own. Wire
will be included.
Teacher is Melody McDuffee
Author of the Lacy Wire
Jewelry book.
Sign up for a Beadapalooza
class and you will get to shop
at the March 12th preview
party from 7pm-9pm.
This is an intermediate to
advanced wire working class
Call the store to sign up
205-621-2426
Or click on the link
below to sign up on line
http://www.thebeadbiz.com
/product/lacy-wire-bezel-class
-oct-12th-2-5pm/
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Thanks for all your support and I
look forward to seeing you at
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Sincerely,
Lora Lunsford
The Bead Biz
205-621-24263745 Helena Road Suite100Helena, Al 35080
send us an email
lora@thebeadbiz.com
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